It is called being a diehard fan. I support the franchise, not the businessman who owns it. I concur though, when it comes down to it I am enabling - no argument there. But the prices aren't going to stop me from seeing and supporting my team as long as I can afford it.

Anonymous gets at something that has always bothered me about the tone of your writing. You appear to have no appreciation for the fact you can afford to indulge in being a season ticket holder and follow the team closely. For most people season tickets are a pipe dream that will never come true. I go to a few games a year and am grateful I can afford that as I know the vast majority of fans have no choice but to stay home and watch the game on television. And given cable tv prices some cannot afford to see a game in their own home. Why not acknowledge you are lucky to see so many games once in a while.

Chris, You misunderstood the point I was trying to make. Of course there is no reason to apologize for being able to afford season tickets and a trip to Europe to watch the team play. And yes people can spend their hard earned money as they see fit. My point was it would be nice for him to acknowledge how lucky he is once in a while to afford such luxuries. I am not passing judgement but rather making a suggestion.

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